Improving Resident Feedback in General Surgery Training

Increasing real-time feedback through entrustable professional activities (EPAs) enhances resident satisfaction during training.

• 74.4% of residents reported receiving at least one EPA microassessment per rotation.
• Satisfaction with feedback was significantly higher with more frequent EPA microassessments (p<0.001).
• On their worst rotations, satisfaction improved from 42% to over 50% when at least one EPA assessment was provided.

Incorporating EPAs can bridge feedback gaps and boost resident engagement.